Faults:

The rear door seal developed a leak shortly after taking ownership.

The heater matrix started to leak after 3000 miles, this had clearly been bodged previously by someone with Rad-weld. Sadly i didnt pick this up when inspecting the car, and this was not covered by the warranty. Cost £191 to replace, including fitting and VAT

The gearbox is notchy.

There is an unidentified oil leak on the engine from one of the pipes. I personally feel this is a ring problem, but the dealer will not acknowledge this.

General Comments:

Considering many peoples comments about the performance of the 1.8, I feel it is quite sprightly. Good for 120 MPH and it accelerates well. Driven normally it returns 35 to 37 MPG. I have no problems towing my caravan with it, though it requires a degree of clutch slipping in order to avoid clutch judder when setting off with a large weight being towed (1200 Kg).

The car is extremely comfortable , and whilst the cloth trim is wearing slightly on the drivers seat edge everything else is working and performing perfectly.

I was quite disappointed by the lack of cup holders in such a large family saloon (none), and also by the failure of the heater matrix at such a low mileage.

Faults:

Water pump replaced at 30,000 miles

Rear exhaust box joint fractured at 40,000 miles.

Rear wheel cylinders leaked, replaced at 50,000 miles

Water temp sensor failed at 50,000 miles

Crankshaft oil seal leaked, damaging cam belt at 75,000 miles

Front bonnet catch replaced at 80,000 miles.

Front disks replaced at 85,000

Front wheel bearing replaced 90,000 miles.

General Comments:

Generally reliable car.

Very comfortable over long distances.

Handles well.

Reasonably quiet.

Engine lacks power, worse with the air con on. Switch off the air con to overtake!

Faults:

Heater blower resistor blown=£70 (fitted myself).

Tailgate catch worn (door would not shut).

Immobilizer light flashing continuously (car would not start, this happened twice so far, expensive!).

Rear fog telltale light comes on when indicating right and braking.

Rain leaking into rear passenger foot wells.

General Comments:

Although this car had done a lot of miles when I bought it, it is the lowest mileage car I have owned and have had more trouble and expense with this than all of my other cars (Fords and Vauxhalls) put together.

This was my first Renault and definitely the last.

My local Renault dealers are the most arrogant people I have ever had to talk to. They never ring me back, they don't let me know when the car is ready to pick up. They don't do what they charge you for, then charge you for things you don't need. The invoices are full of errors (i.e my name and reg number).They accuse you of not giving them your phone number instead of admitting they lost it.